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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.12, 726.01 and 463.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.12, 726.01 and 463.95 is: 700.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.12 : 726.01 = 463.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.12/726.01 = 463.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.12x = 726.01 × 463.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.12x = 336,831.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,831.18/481.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.10

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